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SEAN CRONIN Leinster hooker v JULIEN MARCHAND Toulouse hooker

The Toulouse hooker was a rock in defence for his side and both No 2s were 100 per cent at lineout time, but the Irish international’s work in the loose was exceptional. Antoine Dupont may have denied him a try, but eventually Cronin got the try he deserved – his ninth of the season.